Provide direct nursing care to terminally ill patients in various settings under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, documenting care in EMR, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary group for pain and symptom management.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospice (Field)
The Field Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care to hospice patients in a variety of settings and levels of care under the direct supervision of an RN. Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays as assigned to provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week care assigned to a variety of teams/duties.
Responsibilities
include:
Providing care to the terminally ill patient
Reinforcing patient and family training and education
Performing patient assessment and documentation
Participating in the comprehensive Interdisciplinary Plan of Care
Participating in the Quality Improvement activities
All services will be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as assigned to a variety of teams and duties. Nights and weekends. On-Call rotations as assigned.
Job qualifications
Valid Driver's license with a good driving record; Personal car in good working order
Valid Florida license for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
BLS and IV certification per department requirement
Minimum 1 year experience in Medical Surgery Nursing or equivalent
Hospice experience preferred
Graduated from an accredited nursing program, must meet criteria for employment by Halifax Health
Skills, experience and licensure
Demonstrates good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Providing nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients
Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Demonstrates ability to cope with stress, maturity and emotional stability
Duties
And responsibilties:
Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency standards, nursing and organizational standards, Nursing Code of Ethics, and Nurse Practice Act by incorporating them into daily practice
Performs all nursing duties, tasks and all requirements of hospice patients and family in a variety of settings. Reports changes to supervising RN
Performs and documents in EMR (Electronic Medical Record) all required physical assessments with a high rate of accuracy/efficiency which reflect the patients current condition/Level of Care and all work is completed within agency guidelines
Documents care provided per the comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care to reflect patient and family needs
Represents Halifax Health Hospice (HH-H) and utilizes effective communication methods and skills with all patients, family, facility staff, referral sources and coworkers
Demonstrates a positive, informative and productive working relationship with all members of the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) internal and external customers. Professional working relationships are maintained with hospitals and nursing homes. ALFs, Physicians' offices and all internal and external customers
Demonstrates nursing procedure in accordance with current hospital, hospice and team standards, policies and procedures. Patient needs are met appropriately and in a timely manner.
Demonstrates a knowledge of best practice in end-of-life care and support, pain and symptom management. Documentation in the medical record reflects appropriate interventions are used for optimal and ongoing pain and symptom management
Maintains communication with the community physicians/ hospice medical team
Identifies educational needs and provides appropriate training to patient/family.
Works as assigned to assist in providing direct patient care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays
Meets or Exceeds productivity standards for assigned position
Maintains all company owned equipment in good working order
Participates in orientation, supervision and education of new employees as assigned.
Attends HH-H team, and General Staff Meetings or other End of Life In-services as required
Meets Educational requirements for licensure and seeks appropriate education to enhance job performance
Participates in QI activities as assigned
Demonstrates professional development in the performance of their nursing practice
Requirements
Requires a valid Florida LPN license, BLS and IV certifications, and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle. A minimum of one year of experience in Medical Surgery Nursing or equivalent is required, with hospice experience preferred.
professional certificate
Communication Skills
End-of-Life Care
Patient Assessment
Patient Care
EMR Documentation
Patient Education
Clinical Documentation
Hospice Care
Interdisciplinary Care
Pain and Symptom Management
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Locations
Orange City, Florida; Volusia, Florida
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
Reports to work when scheduled (refer to Attendance Policy)
Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive self-image (refer to Professional Appearance Expectations Policy)
Maintain Patient confidentiality and professional boundaries (refer to Professional Boundaries Policy)
Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care
Maintains competence and ongoing development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education
Maintains educational requirements for licensure and certifications required for specific clinical area
Market context
Florida nursing roles remain in steady demand
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
